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P802 RHM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 RHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,986 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion in nsr body mount

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,167 miles

auxiliary belts noisey.

both side step frames corroded.

front diff pinion oil seal damp with oil.

power steering box damp with oil.

various engine oil leaks.

various small stone chips.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

auxiliary belts noisey.

both side step frames corroded.

front brake disc surfaces corroded.

front diff pinion oil seal damp with oil.

power steering box damp with oil.

various engine oil leaks.

various small stone chips.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,012 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,887 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,880 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P802 RHM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P802 RHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P802 RHM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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